To send an announcement to the ERM listserv, please prepare a 2-3 paragraph description including any relevant URLs and contact info as well as a subject line. Do not include any attachments. Be sure that the announcement includes the person to contact with questions. Email all of this information to matushm@vt.edu with [ERM Announcement] in the subject line to facilitate email sorting. Announcements will be sent out on the 1st and 15th of each month. Each set of announcements will be included in the announcements email twice. Announcements will also be recorded on the ERM website: http://erm.asee.org/

The Apprentice Faculty Grant (AFG) Program within the Educational Research and Methods (ERM) Division of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) encourages and honors promising new researchers who have the potential for substantial contributions to engineering education. In conjunction with the 2019 ASEE Annual Conference, the AFG program will grant up to four awards to graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, junior faculty, staff members, or senior ranking faculty who are transitioning into engineering education research. Each award will include: 1) getting paired with a mentor who is a senior researcher in the engineering education community and 2) some support for conference travel expenses (exact level of financial support is still under consideration, but will not exceed $500). AFG recipients are expected to attend the full duration of the annual ASEE conference, including two ERM events, and are highly encouraged to attend at least one workshop. For more details, including how to apply, see https://erm.asee.org/conferences/afg/. Please feel free to contact Jennifer Bekki <jennifer.bekki@asu.edu> or Courtney Faber < cfaber2@utk.edu>) with questions.

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3. ERM ANNOUNCEMENT: Review Apprentice Faculty Grant Applications

We are seeking volunteers to review applications for this year’s ERM Apprentice Faculty Grant (AFG) program. The commitment requires reviewing 3 application packages, which will take approximately 30 minutes each. You will be provided specific review criteria and your responses will be collected online. Past award winners and senior engineering education researchers are particularly encouraged to help. With thanks from your ERM AFG committee co-chairs, Jennifer Bekki and Courtney Faber. If you have any questions please contact, Courtney Faber (cfaber2@utk.edu) or Jennifer Bekki (jennifer.bekki@asu.edu). To sign up to be a reviewer, please complete this form by February 16th.

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4. ERM ANNOUNCEMENT: Survey for Graduate Students and Undergraduate Students for ERM

A significant part of ERM’s diversity is their student population. As such, we want to know more about how we are supporting our students, and what we could do better.

We invite any undergraduate or graduate student members of ERM to fill out our 5-minute ERM Student Google Survey by March 18th. We also encourage any faculty to pass this survey on to undergraduate and graduate students who may want to get involved in the division. The survey can be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKd_BgNRo3dMAKjAXttcH7-p-yvFvnagDR7K4Eb5QvyAYCtQ/viewform

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5. ERM ANNOUNCEMENT: ERM Division Faculty Showcase

ERM has always been diverse community with a variety of research interests and goals. As a division, we have worked over 40 years to improve engineering education by disseminating knowledge of learning and teaching, encouraging efforts to improve instruction, and enhancing the status of university teaching. Underneath these goals, we believe the people in and around the community have been the most important part of making ERM what it is. As such, we believe we should share more of our community with the outside world.

What we are looking for: We are seeking faculty and research groups who wish to contribute small, unedited, 60-second videos to a community of practice. These videos will be edited, displayed, and shared, within the ERM community and beyond on a future Youtube page or other medium. This opportunity to share is open to any ERM member, in any faculty or staff position, who wish to share innovative research methods and teaching practices they use related to engineering education.

Instructions: First, create your video! Videos should be brief and no more than 60 seconds; contain no background music, transitions, or overlaid text; be stable (not shaky); and be of medium to high-quality in resolution and audio quality (a video camera is preferred but a newer phone or laptop camera will work just fine). Tell us a bit about yourself, your research group (optional) and what you do. Along with your video, please provide the following information: name(s) of those in the video, email address, social media handles (optional), academic or professional affiliations/positions, and a short bio of yourself that describes you and your research. Then, share video clip(s) and other requested information with ERM Director-at-Large’s Justin Major (major5@purdue.edu) and Cory Brozina (scbrozina@ysu.edu) by no later than March 18th. Videos that are too large to email can be uploaded and shared from from cloud-based platforms such as Google Drive or Dropbox, or sent by physical mail (email for the address). Questions about this opportunity should be sent to Justin and Cory.

We are seeking volunteers to review applications for this year’s ERM Apprentice Faculty Grant (AFG) program. The commitment requires reviewing 3 application packages, which will take approximately 30 minutes each. You will be provided specific review criteria and your responses will be collected online. Past award winners and senior engineering education researchers are particularly encouraged to help. With thanks from your ERM AFG committee co-chairs, Jennifer Bekki and Courtney Faber. If you have any questions please contact, Courtney Faber (cfaber2@utk.edu) or Jennifer Bekki (jennifer.bekki@asu.edu). To sign up to be a reviewer, please complete this form by February 16th.

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6. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: University of Portland, Innovation Professor of Practice

As the University of Portland (UP) strives to integrate innovation across campus, we seek an Innovation Professor of Practice to develop, lead, and teach in a new university-wide undergraduate Innovation (INV) minor beginning August 2019. This is a full-time, 9-month (August-May) position. The INV minor includes the following four courses that are all new for the University: Introduction to Design and Innovation; Empathy, Observational Research, and Human-Centered Design; Making: Sketching and Prototyping; and Collaborative Innovation Practicum. This position will direct the program and envision the minor as a catalyst for campus innovation. They are a builder, collaborator, and innovator who actively contributes to the academic community as they lead cross-disciplinary efforts with students, staff, and faculty. Under the Innovation Professor of Practice’s leadership, students will extensively use the existing University Maker Space while eagerly awaiting the completion of a new 30,000+ square feet Innovation Center designed to significantly increase cross-disciplinary collaboration and external partnerships.

Candidates should have a minimum of a master’s degree in social sciences, arts, engineering, business, or a related field with innovation experience that comes from practice and/or academics and should be qualified to teach at least two of the four required INV courses. We look forward to applications from those at the master’s or doctorate level. Please read more at https://up.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobid=53245 or email engineering@up.edu with any questions or information about the University of Portland.

This position presents the unique opportunity for someone passionate about engineering education to help shape the future of a rapidly growing digital product from McGraw-Hill. As a leader in the EdTech space, McGraw-Hill offers flexibility and collaboration while creating innovative products that positively impact learning. The Senior Online editor is directly responsible for developing and executing the content development strategy for AccessEngineering, in conjunction with our engineering editorial team and our faculty advisory board. In addition, the position provides the opportunity to gain experience in managing digital platforms and products as it is also responsible for managing our Ebook Library product.

The position requires strong business, project management, analytical and communication skills. The senior online editor is responsible for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness and success of projects, including analyzing usage and designing customer feedback initiatives. The position also has budgeting responsibilities and will be involved in working with sales and marketing to maximize revenue opportunities. The position is also responsible for managing content development projects to make sure they are delivered on schedule and budget, which requires hiring and managing outside subject matter experts.

We are looking for someone with a passion for engineering education. Candidates should have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience in the areas of engineering education, project management, digital content development and/or instructional design. The position must be based in New York City. Job posting: http://adtrk.tw/tp/rj6_OH0e_I_K Any questions, contact: Lauren Sapira, Director, Sci/Tech Digital Products, lauren.sapira@mheducation.com

Purdue’s School of Engineering Education is receiving applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor opening. Please help us communicate this opportunity! See the announcement at https://engineering.purdue.edu/ENE/AboutUs/Employment. While the description says we are reviewing applications as of April 2, 2018, rest assured we are looking for new candidates now in January/February 2019.

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9. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Founding Director and Senior Faculty Positions in Engineering and Computing Education at Florida International University

Florida International University (FIU) invites applications and nominations for Senior Faculty positions and the position of Founding Director of the newly formed school dedicated to computer science and engineering education. This new unit (https://succeed.fiu.edu), which is part of FIU’s College of Engineering and Computing, adapts the engineering education research model established at other universities and is the first engineering education department/school at a minority-serving institution. It will house two new planned degree programs: a Bachelor’s of Science in Interdisciplinary Engineering, and a Ph.D. in Engineering and Computing Education.

Florida International University (FIU) is the fourth largest public university in the United States, and is the nation’s only majority-minority R1 research university. FIU has a vibrant STEM education research institute, and there are also ample education research opportunities afforded in Dade and Broward counties which host the nation’s largest and 4th largest state colleges and two of the largest public school districts.

More information and link to FIU job site containing the official position description and application: https://cec.fiu.edu/job-ad-cs-engineering-education/ Please feel free to contact Mark Weiss (weiss@fiu.edu) if you have interest, and/or to spread the word to colleagues in other engineering education disciplines.

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10. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering (Tenure-Track), University of Portland, Shiley School of Engineering

The Shiley School of Engineering is now seeking a tenure-track assistant professor to join our thriving academic community in August 2019. We are eager to prepare our students for a rapidly changing urban landscape and strongly encourage those with expertise in sustainable infrastructure and advanced computing and technology skills to apply. We recently approved a sustainability-focused environmental engineering minor and opened a Maker Space that allows for hands-on student activities to complement the curriculum. A new 30,000+ square feet Innovation Center designed to significantly increase cross-disciplinary collaboration and external partnerships is in the planning stages and we expect to renovate the civil engineering laboratories within the next three years. This is an ideal position for educators who are passionate about teaching and who want to work at a student-centered institution where we strive for a balance of professional education within a liberal arts environment.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or a related area. Dedication to excellence in teaching is essential. To learn more about this position, our requirements and the application process, please read more at https://up.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobid=53244 Email engineering@up.edu with any questions or information about the University of Portland, Shiley School of Engineering.

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11. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Lecturer in Technical Communication, School of Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Georgia

The School of Chemical, Materials, and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Georgia (UGA) invites applications for a 9-month non-tenure-track lecturer position to begin August 2019. The successful candidate is expected to: (1) develop and teach new courses in technical communication for engineers at the undergraduate and graduate levels (2) collaborate with faculty who wish to incorporate “write to learn” activities in biochemical and biological engineering courses (3) exhibit a strong commitment to teaching excellence at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and (4) actively participate in the research activities of the Engineering Education Transformations Institute.

Candidates should have a PhD in Technical Writing, Professional Writing, English or a closely related discipline OR MS in Technical Writing, Professional Writing, English or a closely related discipline with a minimum of five years’ experience teaching technical communication/writing courses at the college level as well as evidence of scholarship. Exceptions to the terminal degree requirement must be approved by the Vice President for Instruction prior to beginning employment at the University of Georgia. To apply, candidates should submit an application at: http://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/58540. Questions related to the position may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Rama Ramasamy (rama@uga.edu). Applications received before March 1, 2019 will be given full consideration.

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12. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: PENN State, Director of Engineering Leadership Development Program, School of Engineering Design, Technology, and Professional Programs

Penn State’s College of Engineering is seeking a highly qualified individual to lead its Engineering Leadership Development (ELD) Program. The ELD Program, housed within the College of Engineering’s School of Engineering Design, Technology, and Professional Programs, is one of the pioneers in the field of Engineering Leadership Development with over 23 years as an 18-credit undergraduate minor. More recently, the program has expanded to include on-line offerings of the undergraduate engineering leadership courses, a Master of Engineering in Engineering Leadership and Innovation Management (ELIM), and residential and on-line graduate certificate and minor in ELIM. Elements of the ELIM graduate program will be extended to a proposed on-line Doctor of Engineering degree incorporating both technical courses and applied research, as well as professional skills development.

The successful candidate should exhibit a drive to develop the next generation of engineering leaders, develop innovative educational programs, a willingness to critically examine programs, and to develop collaborations with companies and organizations that hire our students. The Director is expected to work with the College’s development office to secure funding sources to expand the impact of the program beyond its current scope. The Director will lead a team of two Associate Directors, an Assistant Research Professor, a full-time and several part-time instructors, and an Administrative Assistant. Additional faculty may be added as the program continues to grow. The Director is expected to establish a strong record of research and engaged scholarship as well as teach and advise students. In addition, the Director should form collaborations within SEDTAPP’s other vibrant programs (see https://www.sedtapp.psu.edu/); the College of Engineering; other colleges, campuses and institutes at Penn State; and partner with other University entities to leverage a broad base of cooperation. Further, the Director should form collaborations with other university and engineering leadership programs found within industry, both in the U.S. and beyond.

The candidate should have a minimum of ten years of successful management experience within an engineering organization, proven experience in teaching engineering or leadership topics at the university level or equivalent, and trained in or qualified to train personal development topics such as effective writing and presentations, assessment, engineering design, and critical analysis. In addition, candidates should possess superior communication skills and have demonstrated experience in engaging students in curricular and co-curricular activities and in seeking and securing external funding. A proven record of directing and publishing high impact research is also desired. An earned doctoral degree or equivalent in engineering or closely related field is preferred; however, applications from exceptional candidates with an M.S. or equivalent will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

The Director position is a non-tenure-line, multi-year fixed-term appointment. Salary and academic title will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2019 and applications will be received until the position is filled. Applicants should upload a letter of application, names and contact info for three professional references, curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, as well as a detailed portfolio of leadership and teaching experiences to the job posting found at https://psu.jobs/job/85390.

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13. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Ohio State University – Department of Engineering Education, Research Faculty Position in Engineering and/or Computing Education

The Department of Engineering Education (EED, https://eed.osu.edu/) at The Ohio State University invites applications for a research faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Research Professor to start September 2019. We are seeking proven, innovative scholars in engineering and/or computing education who will help build the graduate program within the Department of Engineering Education that was formed in November 2015. Successful candidates will be expected to: (1) pioneer scholarly contributions to engineering and/or computing education research, (2) show that they can collaborate with both tenure-track and non-tenure-track faculty members from within the department and those in different engineering and/or computing disciplines, as well as across the university, (3) focus their efforts on engineering and/or computing education scholarship and advising graduate students, (4) independently seek and obtain external funding to support research activities, (5) generate ongoing funding for a research program sufficient to support graduate students and other resources, and (6) establish a record of high-quality publications.

Applicants are expected to have (a) Ph.D. or terminal degree in an engineering discipline, computing discipline, engineering education, computing education, education, or equivalent field from an accredited institution of higher education, or equivalent combination of education and experience, (b) excellent record in conducting research in innovative and influential areas of engineering and/or computing education, (c) interest in and potential for excellence in advising graduate students, and (d) strong potential to advance through the research faculty ranks. Apply here: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/13167.

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14. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Associate or Full Professor of Electrical Engineering, Irwin Chair of Engineering, Houghton College

The Department of Physics, Computer Science, and Engineering at Houghton College invites applications at the associate or full professor rank for the fully-funded Irwin Chair of Engineering, a new tenure-track faculty position that will be endowed and that provides support for salary and a spending allowance for research, publications, and travel. In addition, the person holding this chair will receive yearly release time for the purpose of nurturing and developing our newly launched program in engineering. The first engineering major, B.S. Electrical Engineering, begins in the Fall of 2019. Less qualified individuals may apply at the assistant professor rank without applying for the Irwin Chair of Engineering. We are looking for someone with experience in engineering education and a strong desire to provide leadership to an exciting new engineering program that couples rigorous academics with a strong emphasis on active student engagement in real-world collaborative design projects. We are serious about our mission to provide a Christ-centered education in the liberal arts and sciences, and we see our new engineering program as a strategic next step in preparing graduates who can serve the world in a way that honors God and improves the human condition.

The Department of Physics, Computer Science, and Engineering currently has five full-time faculty members and plans to add four electrical engineers as the new major grows over the next four years. Houghton College encourages faculty to pursue opportunities in their field and provides incentives for external collaborations that can benefit students, including research projects or outside consulting. Startup funding and other support, from sources such as the Houghton Summer Research Institute (SRI) and the Center for Data Science Analytics (CDSA), are available for faculty to develop innovative faculty-student collaborative research and experiential learning programs.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to teach a broad range of undergraduate courses: electrical engineering courses, introductory physics, and general education.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in electrical engineering is required. Previous teaching experience, experience with the ABET accreditation process, and experience in industry are all desirable. Other important qualities for this position include a commitment to excellence and creativity in undergraduate teaching, strong interpersonal and leadership skills, a mature Christian faith and an interest in integration of faith and learning. Academic rank and salary will be determined based on experience.

To apply, visit http://www.houghton.edu/campus/human-resources/employment/faculty-openings and follow the PROCEDURE FOR APPLICANTS. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.

Houghton College is a nationally-ranked, selective, Christian liberal arts and sciences institution that attracts students from across the United States and abroad. For more information about Houghton College, visit www.houghton.edu.

Houghton College is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Successful candidates will evidence similar commitments.

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15. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenured/Tenure-track faculty position in structural engineering

The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida invites applications for a 9 month, tenured/tenure track, full-time, position at the rank of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in the Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment (ESSIE). ESSIE is seeking dynamic, highly qualified individuals interested in developing a nationally recognized program and collaborating with a dynamic and collegial faculty in the ESSIE Structural Engineering Group. Anticipated start date of August 2019.

For more information and to apply go to https://apply.interfolio.com/59323.

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16. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Research Study, The Instructional R&D group at UC Davis

The Instructional R&D group at UC Davis is doing some research and user testing of informal communication of teaching and learning research among educators, to try to find more effective ways of sharing research among practitioners, outside of journals and conferences. We think that strengthening the exchange between educational researchers and practitioners is of general interest to much of this community, and we’d be deeply grateful if you helped us by participating in a survey. The survey involves a short perusal of an informal research document (chosen at random from a set), followed by a brief activity regarding your experience reading the document. It should take about ten minutes.

The link is here: https://ucdavis.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bw66DE1M6vLvXCd

Naturally, your participation is voluntary, anonymous, and appreciated. Feel free to share the survey with other educators in your network, or contact PI Stephanie Pulford (spulford@ucdavis.edu) with further questions.Thank you!

The 2019 First-Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) conference abstract submission period has been extended to Monday, February 25, 2019. The conference will be held July 28-30, 2019 at Penn State in State College, Pennsylvania. Please consider submitting an abstract for a full paper, work in progress, GIFTS: Great Ideas for Teaching (or Talking With) Students, or workshop. Additional details are available through the Call for Participation (https://sites.asee.org/fyee/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2019/02/FYEE-2019-Call-for-Participation.pdf).

Two-page abstracts to be submitted by February 8, 2019 (date extended!)

Authors notified of acceptance by March 9, 2019, Presenting author registration deadline March 31, 2019, Final papers to be submitted by April 15, 2019, Workshop to be held May 30 – June 1, 2019

Website: https://mudddesignworkshop.com/

Call for Papers: https://mudddesignworkshop.com/callforpapers-mdwix/

Vision: Engineers, designers, and educators will gather to discuss the importance of process to the engineering design enterprise. Participants will reflect on the meaning of process in design, discuss stages and aspects of design processes, and compare approaches to teaching, learning, and practicing engineering design. In design education contexts, key learning goals and deliverables vary by course and experience; the focus may be on mastering particular design skills, building a high quality product, or gaining exposure to some or all of a design process. With variation in emphasis, important questions arise: How might the alternatives of formative or summative perspectives on design education be in real conflict or supportive of larger learning goals? What is the role of process in the context of engineering design education? And how does a process-led pedagogy differ from actual practice? Mission: To identify, articulate, and address the importance of process in engineering design and design education and to improve the methods by which process is taught, learned, and applied in the context of engineering design process activities. Possible topics are listed in the call for papers at https://mudddesignworkshop.com/callforpapers-mdwix/.

Experience: Podium sessions are initiated by brief position paper summaries from panelists followed by extended open discussion. Poster sessions will include multiple perspectives and will be included in the wrap-up session. The wrap-up session will collect the most important outputs for improving engineering design education for dissemination to the community. Participants will receive a preliminary proceedings containing near-final manuscripts of presented papers. Those drafts will subsequently be refined and reviewed for publication in a Special Issue of the International Journal of Engineering Education to comprise the archival proceedings of the Clive L. Dym Mudd Design Workshop XI.

Abstracts should be submitted electronically to: https://hmc.formstack.com/forms/clive_l_dym_mudd_design_workshop_xi_abstracts and may be emailed to: Sydney_Torrey@hmc.edu and Gordon_Krauss@hmc.edu

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19. CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: NSF-funded Study on Support for NSF CAREER Award

Drs. Jennifer Karlin and Allison Godwin are working to develop an engineering education specific mentoring community and set of resources to support the development of early career faculty (NSF EEC 1837805/1837808). This project focuses on the NSF CAREER award as a particular indicator of early success in engineering education. We would like to invite all faculty (i.e., those who are thinking about applying, have applied, or have not applied) to participate in 7-10 minute survey about their experiences with the NSF CAREER award and any resources they used or found/would find useful in the application process. This survey is completely voluntary and anonymous and can be found here (click here). For more information about this project, contact Allison Godwin (godwina@purdue.edu).

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20. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Undergraduate Research Experience on the Internet of Things (IoT), University of Central Florida

The Computer Science Department at the University of Central Florida (Orlando, FL) will hold an 8‐week, 2019 Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) on the Internet of Things http://iotreu.cs.ucf.edu/. REU students will be trained in research‐based theory and applications of IoT technologies, which extends the connected nature of computing devices to objects of the physical world. The REU students will join well‐established research groups under the close supervision of faculty with expertise in various IoT research areas such as smart cities, smart healthcare, and smart grids. Many of the research topics will require the students to utilize state-of-the-art techniques of artificial intelligence, machine learning and data analytics. REU program dates: May 27, 2019 ‐ July 19, 2019. Application deadline: March 1, 2019. Eligibility requirements: Sophomore, junior or senior undergraduates, Majors: computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, and mechanical engineering, Must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, Minimum overall GPA 2.7

Interested students must submit applications online at http://iotreu.cs.ucf.edu/. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Damla Turgut at turgut@cs.ucf.edu

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21. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: JEE Launches Mentored Reviewer Program

The Journal of Engineering Education (JEE) is commited to cultivate, disseminate, and archive scholarly research in engineering education. To expand our reviewer base and maintain the quality of manuscript reviews, JEE is launching a new Mentored Reviewer Program in January 2019. This program is intended to coach new or novice reviewers through the review process with mentor who has substantial experience in reviewing and writing engineering education research studies. We are inviting applications for mentees to the JEE Mentored Reviewer Program. Mentees for the program should be novices in engineering education research such as graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, and engineering faculty. Mentees should display evidence of developing expertise (through formal courses or real-world experiences) in research areas that align with the journal’s mission. Mentees should have developing expertise in either quantitative or qualitative research methods. Individuals from countries other than the United States are welcome and encouraged to apply.

The Mentored Reviewer Program is expected to be a competitive program for both mentors and mentees. All mentors and mentees will be acknowledged at the ASEE annual meeting and will receive a certificate recognizing their accomplishments through their participation in the program during the previous year. Mentees will be asked to participate in an online training with their mentors and JEE editors that will include an introduction to JEE and an overview of expectations for reviews. During the mentorship period (approximately 6 months), mentors and mentees will be asked to work together on approximately three article reviews. A scaffolded approach to the review process will be provided allowing the mentee to gain more independence by the final review. To the extent possible, mentors and mentees will be matched based on expertise. For more information on the program, please contact Lisa Benson at lbenson@clemson.edu. The application for mentees is available at: https://tinyurl.com/JEEreviewermentee. Applications are due by February 15, 2019.

Education researchers (faculty and postdocs) are sought for collaboration with two-year colleges (2YCs) developing proposals for submission to the National Science Foundation (NSF) S-STEM Program. S-STEM is a scholarship program for academically qualified, financially needy undergraduate STEM students, which has an emphasis on evidence-based practices for supporting these students as well as generating knowledge about recruitment and retention in STEM.

Participants will have the opportunity to serve as a Co-PI or a consultant on the proposal to develop a substantial research component. NSF S-STEM grant funds can be used to support research costs, including graduate students, faculty salary, participant incentives, and travel. Apply to attend at: https://goo.gl/forms/0qSPtgNgdjyiL7I52